Tuition

Tuition

Below you will find the tuition rates for all City Colleges as approved by our Board of Trustees. Contact the Business Office at your college for more information.

Credit Courses​

Category​​

Tuition per Credit Hour

​(less than 12 credit hours)​

Tuition

(12+ credit hours)​

Advanced Certificate

in Practical Nursing

Associate Degree

in Nursing​

​In-District City of Chicago

​$146.00

$1,752.00​

$2,169.00​

$2,429.00​

​Out-of-District

​$384.00

$4,608.00​

​$5,019.00

​$5,279.00

​Out-of-State

​$481.00

​$5,772.00

​$6,369.00

​$6,629.00

​International

​$481.00

​$5,772.00

​$9,504.00

$9,629.00

Foundational Studies classes are 50% of the credit hour tuition rate.

Specialized Program Tuition—Kennedy-King College

Category​​

Gas Utility​

Overhead Electrical

L'art de la Pâtisserie

L'art du Gâteau

​In-District City of Chicago

​$4,650.00

$5,500.00

$23,700.00

$17,000.00

​Out-of-District

​$9,206.00

N/A

N/A

​N/A

​Out-of-State

​$17,873.33

​N/A

​N/A

​N/A

​International

​$43,124.21

​N/A

​N/A

N/A

In-District StudentsStudents must live within the City of Chicago for at least 30 days before classes begin for the term.Students who live out-of-district may qualify for in-district tuition if they work more than 35 hours per week in the City of Chicago. Proof of full-time employment must be shown.

Out-of-District StudentsStudents are considered out-of-district if they live in Illin​ois, but outside the City of Chicago for at least 30 days before classes begin for the semester. Students may be required to show legal proof of evidence.Out-of-district studentS wishing to pursue a program at City Colleges of Chicago that is not offered at their own district community college should see the Tuition Chargeback section.

Out-of-State StudentsStudents who legally reside outside of Illinois are considered out-of-state students.​

*Please see your Specific fees related to the costs of individual credit, continuing education, special interest, and clock hour courses may be assessed in addition to other listed tuition and fees.

In-District StudentsStudents must live within the City of Chicago for at least 30 days before classes begin for the term.Students who live out of district may qualify for in-district tuition if they work more than 35 hours per week in the City of Chicago. Proof of full-time employment must be shown.

Out of District StudentsStudents are considered out of district if they live in Illinois but outside the City of Chicago for at least 30 days before classes begin for the semester. Students may be required to show legal proof of evidence.Out of district student wishing to pursue a program at City Colleges of Chicago that is not offered at their own district community college should see the Tuition Chargeback section. Out of District Tuition Calculation $84.56 + $89.00 = $173.56 per credit hour

Out of State StudentsStudents who legally reside outside of Illinois are considered out-of-state students.Out of State Tuition Calculation $141.35 + $89.00 = $230.35 per credit hour

Center for Distance Learning Online CoursesExcept for International Students, the in-district tuition rate applies to Center for Distance Learning (CDL) courses. Students holding F-1 non-immigrant student visas are considered International Students.​​​​​​